Last passengers from hantavirus-hit ship evacuated; American tests positive
Summary
The last passengers and crew from the cruise ship MV Hondius, which had a hantavirus outbreak, were evacuated and arrived in the Netherlands. One American passenger tested positive for the virus, and several others are in quarantine. The virus strain, Andes virus, is rare and can spread between people in close contact.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship had a hantavirus outbreak while docked in the Canary Islands.
- Two evacuation planes carried 28 people from the ship to the Netherlands.
- Among the evacuees were passengers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.
- One of 18 US passengers evacuated tested positive for hantavirus and is being monitored in Nebraska.
- Three people have died from the virus after the outbreak on the ship.
- Andes virus, a rare hantavirus strain, can spread between people but requires close contact.
- The WHO recommends a 42-day quarantine for all passengers and says the risk to the public is low.
- The cruise ship is now heading to Rotterdam for cleaning and disinfection.
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